From the authors of the Just Right series comes the new American English Edition: a first class resource for learners and teachers of American English.

The Just Right Course American Edition

Jeremy Harmer, Carol Lethaby & Ana Acevedo
Grammar materials co-author (Intermediate): Hester Lott

Levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate & Upper Intermediate

Appropriate for the Common European Framework Levels A2 - B2 (ALTE Levels 1 - 3)

Based on their experiences in the classroom, the authors have provided a body of adaptable material that will motivate students to continue using and thinking about English.

integrated grammar, skills and lexical syllabuses
different approaches to suit different learning styles
suitable for both newly-qualified and experienced teachers
clear and attractive layout and helpful illustrations

Student's Book features:

a comprehensive grammar syllabus and practice activities to develop students' understanding and competence, including a separate mini-grammar and audio script booklet
stimulating topics to engage and hold students' interest
a variety of text types to give students real world listening and reading practice
a wide range of activities to help students to communicate accurately and appropriately in speech and writing
a unit-by-unit review section

Pre-Intermediate Level
Student's Book + Student Audio CD: contains all 10 reading exercises and 53 listening exercises from the Student's Book.
Class Audio CD: contains all the listening activities (total 74 tracks).

Workbook contains (with and without key):

a learner training component to help students reflect on their learning and develop study techniques
activities to practise grammar, vocabulary and functional language
reading and listening texts to expose students to a variety of genres, topics and styles
activities to help develop students' pronunciation

Teacher's Book offers:

clear advice on methodology
thorough lesson notes for all the activities in the Student's Book
useful notes on the learner training component
helpful suggestions for alternative activities

Hours of Study

Each level provides material for between 90 and 120 classroom hours.
Student's Book: 6-8 hours/unit of classroom time with a further 2 hours/unit in the Workbook.

The Just Right American English Split Edition

The Just Right course has been divided into two separate shorter editions. Every component of all four levels of the course has been split equally to produce two complete independent editions.

The Just Right Split Edition allows teachers to choose different entry points into the material. The Split Edition will suit teachers who need to provide courses such as:

Intensive courses
Courses for shorter semester configurations
Summer school courses
Individual tuition

Hours of study

Each book (A or B) provides material for between 45 and 60 classroom hours. The Student’s Book provides 6-8 hours per unit; the Workbook provides 2 hours per unit.

CEF Mapping Disclaimer: mapped to the Common European Framework as set out at: www.coe.int as of December 2005. With reference to Waystage and Threshold 1990; Council of Europe: J A van Ek and J L M Trim: CUP 1998. When differentiating between levels the information load and difficulty of task were taken into consideration.